1. to stick out or extend beyond a surface or boundary
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘protrude’

Examples

• The nail protrudes from the wall by several inches.
• His broken bone protrudes through the skin.
• The rock protrudes dangerously into the hiking path.
• Her tongue protrudes slightly when she concentrates.
• The balcony protrudes from the second floor of the building.
• A tree branch protrudes over the fence into our yard.